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The arbitrary 8.5-9 hour workday drives me nuts, because a lot of the time, I really only have 3 or 4 hours worth of work to do. I generally work quickly and I value my time. Can I make a decent living doing something that gives me this kind of flexibility?

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[-] Chetzemoka@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

Nursing offers a different kind of flexibility. Obviously there's no option to "get the work done" and leave a particular shift early, but full time is only 3 days a week for me. We do self-scheduling, so I can manipulate my schedule to be able to do what I want. And I'm working the entire time I'm on the clock, as opposed to sitting in a office staring at a wall doing nothing.

There are also so many options for different working environments, per diem jobs where you can work whenever you want as much as you want, lots of bonus pay.

I have a two year degree and carry the same license as four year degree Registered Nurses (United States).

[-] TheDudeAbiding@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago

I'mma be real, I don't see how nursing is in any way an answer to this question. This person is trying to escape their 9-5 grind, do you really think they're interested in going to school for the next 4 years? I wouldn't call the schedule of an RN "flexible" either.

[-] Chetzemoka@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

That's why I mentioned I have a two year degree with a full RN license. It's a very viable career switch option. I got my license at age 40, after a couple decades slogging in office management jobs.

And flexibility of schedule is one of the top cited benefits that nurses mention they love about their jobs. I'm surprised more people aren't aware of that

https://wheniwork.com/blog/flexible-scheduling-in-healthcare

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